Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Tigers blow eight run lead in falling to Angels in series finale
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Los Angeles Angels overcame an eight-run deficit to stun the Tigers 13-10 in Detroit Thursday afternoon. Phil Gosselin kicked off a sixth inning rally that resulted in s...
Aug 20, 2021 Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera had four RBI against the Los Angeles Angels August 19, 2021 (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
Tiger catcher Haase placed on the ten day Injured List
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase has been placed on the ten day Injured List with an abdominal strain. Haase could start a rehab assignment with the Toledo Mud Hens next we...
Aug 20, 2021 Detroit Tigers Eric Haase celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run against Minnesota July 27, 2021 (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
Tiger legend Bill Freehan passes away at age 79
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Tigers legendary catcher Bill Freehan has died. Freehan spent his entire 15-year career with Detroit and was a member of the 1968 World Series Championship team. He ...
Aug 20, 2021 Former Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
Next preseason game for Lions Saturday at Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Lions travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers for their second preseason game tomorrow. Detroit was clipped by the Buffalo Bills 16-15 in the exhibition ...
Aug 20, 2021
Pistons reportedly extend deal for guard Diallo two more years
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Pistons and guard Hamidou Diallo have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract. According to ESPN the deal is worth $10.4 million. Detroit acquired Diallo from t...
Aug 20, 2021
Red Wings Verbeek adds role with Grand rapids Griffins
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager Pat Verbeek has been named General Manager of the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will also continue his role with Detroit. Verbee...
Aug 20, 2021 Grand Rapids Griffins logo (courtesy of Grand Rapids Griffins)
Ohtani shuts down Tigers in 3-1 win, Cabrera still looking for 500th
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Shohei Ohtani put on a display of brilliance as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 Wednesday night at Comerica Park. The two-way star dazzled on the mound, g...
Aug 19, 2021 Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani pitches against Detroit's Miguel Cabrera August 18, 2021 (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
Jack Morris suspended from Tiger broadcasts for remark
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bally Sports Detroit is suspending Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Jack Morris indefinitely after offensive comments toward Shohei Ohtani during a broadcast Tuesday. Morris was...
Aug 19, 2021
Catcher Dustin Garneau returns to Tigers
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Tigers have acquired catcher Dustin Garneau from the Colorado Rockies for cash considerations. Garneau spent the first half of the season within the Tigers organ...
Aug 19, 2021 Catcher Dustin Garneau returns to the Detroit Tigers from the Colorado Rockies (courtesy of MLB/Colorado Rockies)
2022 Spring Training game schedule set for the Tigers
LAKELAND, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Tigers will host the Washington Nationals to open Grapefruit League play February 26, 2022. Detroit wraps up Spring Training at Joker Marchant Stadium with a vi...
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